VW-backed QuantumScape to Go Public at $3.3B Valuation
QuantumScape said that it plans to go public. It is the latest transportation startup to integrate with a special purpose acquisition company or SPAC.
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Japanese Lunar Lander Startup ispace Raises $28M in Series B Funding
The Japanese startup ispace which is planning several lunar lander missions has raised about $28 million in a Series B funding round to help it prepare for several missions to the Moon in the coming years.
Alibaba (BABA) Stock Rises 7% on Partnership with BMW to Support Chinese Tech Startups
By Tolu Ajiboye
Alibaba (BABA) stock is rising on the news of its “innovation base” in partnership with BMW. The companies are working to support tech startups in China.
Blockchain Startup The Graph Raises $5M in Funding Round from Coinbase Ventures and Others
In a token sale that has again proven that investors still have a keen interest in Ethereum applications, the blockchain data startup The Graph has raised $5 million in funding from investors.
Ford Stock Jumped 11% on Friday, Is 4% Up Now as Company Launches 4 Key Vehicle Models
After closing on Friday with a profit of 11.72%, Ford stock is up 4% now. The rally is attributed to the launch of four key vehicle models: 202 F-150, Mustang Mach-E, Bronco Sport SUVs and Bronco.
Coin Metrics Raises $6M in Series A Funding Round Led by Highland Capital Partners
By Daria Rud
Coin Metrics has raised $6 million in its Series A funding round. The company will use the money raised to diversify its product line and expand its team.
Moderna (MRNA) Stock Climbs 23% as World Is Waiting for the Coronavirus Vaccine Results
With coronavirus outbreak spreading a lot of fears to the global investors, talks of a vaccine are bolstering the Moderna (MRNA) stock value. However, it is still an early call, as the vaccine takes over a year to go through the regulatory testing rounds.
Tagomi Joins Facebook’s Libra Association and Becomes Its 22nd Member
By Daria Rud
Joining the Libra Association, Tagomi will contribute at least $10 million to spend on the developing cryptocurrency. It will also support Libra, providing the necessary technical and policy assistance.
Visa, BNP Paribas Invest $80M into Fintech Startup Currencycloud
By Daria Rud
Visa, BNP Paribas and a number of other prominent companies have just backed payments startup Currencycloud that powers popular fintech apps like Monzo and Revolut.
Two Prime’s FF1 Token: New Asset Class with ‘Continuous’ ICO Model
By Daria Rud
Two Prime’s FF1 Token combines the features of a close-ended fund, asset-backed token, and a secure store of value. The token sale will take place not in the form of a typical ICO but as a Continuous Token Offering (CTO).
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